Chapter 15: Her story, part 2.

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Translated and Edited by: luccayn.
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“Hmph! Grandpa and Grandma would definitely do something about it. I even sent them letters, but they still haven't answered one! They won't come see me, even when I'm in such trouble—don't you think it's terrible of them to leave me here at a time like this? Besides—”

“I thought you were asking me to apologize earlier. What happened to that?” I cut her off.

“That's not important anymore. I have other problems at hand.”

After my interruption, she suddenly switched ‘targets' and did not require an apology from me any longer. I, on the other hand, couldn't care less about it, as I'd been asked to justify myself unilaterally for something I had no fault in. With that said, she would never say sorry to me, and would instead go round and round, pushing blame on whoever comes into view. In addition, the topic of her conversations quickly became just her complaints. It worried me that the time would end up running out if she continued.

“Okay, okay, forget the apology. Oh, and if complaining is all you've got to say, then I guess we're done, hm? I'm not here to listen to your fussing.”

Lulu had been the one to request our meeting in the first place. I'm sure her purpose wasn't to use me as some sort of complaint pincushion. I didn't want to waste time, so if there was anything of importance she wanted to tell me, I wanted to get it out and over with. The sooner we could get down to business, the better. Hence, my sarcasm.

“Oh, you missed me, didn't you? It's only natural you'd want to hear what I have to say.”

Her matter-of-fact words stunned me. Where in the world does her mountains of confidence rise from? Also, she doesn't understand sarcasm at all! I can't help but wonder if my actions as her fiancé played a part in it…

I did show her I loved her. We were both engaged, so there was nothing shameful about it. Still, I don't believe I ever went too far on that end or forgave her for literally everything. After all, around me were people who could act as teachers and role models for me. Though Rein still told me I was too lenient on her, if I had seriously gone over the line with the gifting and such, I would've been warned more severely, not only by him but by my own parents and friends as well. My position as the next head of the Berner house, paired with my engagement, bore such implications.

As these thoughts ran amok, I heard a cough and turned back to see what had happened, but she bowed lightly on the spot… Ah, she did it for me. Mhm, I feel better, thanks, I said through a glance and attempted to interact with Lulu once again.

“…Count Camell told me you wished to see me. Was that a mistake?”

“Yes. Yes it was. I went out of my way to ask my father to make some time for me because I knew you wanted to see me. You should be grateful.”

“…”

She doubled down. Huh? What, how? I mean, I didn't express an ounce of desire to see her again. Well, I did feel lonely when we were engaged, but now that things are broken between us, I have no such feelings anymore.

Moreover, she said she made some time for me, but she was under arrest, wasn't she? Lulu made a fuss all on her own, believing I would want to see her out of pure longing. Hmm?

What should I be grateful for, then? The question popped on my mind, but I no longer had the energy to say it. My squires all had subtle expressions of bewilderment on their faces, and I would believe everyone in the other room did too. The atmosphere was so palpable, I could almost see through walls. Though, I knew the feeling well, too. I'm sure it showed on my face as well as on theirs.

I suddenly didn't know what to do, nor what her thought process was.

In fact, I didn't wish to understand it.

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